Competition Bulletins

Brickyard Notes from the SVRA Competition Director

Printable PDF Version Welcome to the SVRA Brickyard Vintage Racing Invitational at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. SVRA thanks you for joining us for the 2nd year of this Historical event. A few reminders before I address the main topics of this article: Entrant Information Guidelines and Updates: These have been provided to you via the SVRA website starting April 1, Continue Reading...
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Competition Bulletin #CB2015-003 Counterfeit Head and Neck Restraints

Subject: Counterfeit Head and Neck Restraints From: Raymond Snowdon, Competition Director Robert Williams, Chief of Safety & Tech Competition Bulletin #CB2015-003 Counterfeit Head and Neck Restraints (PDF) Below notice has just been received from the SFI Safety Foundation: IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING COUNTERFEIT PRODUCT Counterfeit devices have been obtained by Simpson Performance Products and the matter is under investigation. If you Continue Reading...
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Competition Bulletin #CB2015-002 Can Am and A Sports Racers Moved

Subject: Large Bore Can Am Cars–SVRA Group 10 From: Raymond Snowdon, Competition Director Roger Linton, Technical Director Date: November 1, 2014 CB2015_002_CanAm Cars-Group 10 [PDF] In the continued effort to provide compatibility and safety within Race Groups, SVRA will make the following Race Group adjustment: Can Am and A/Sports Racing cars, as raced after 1967, ON SLICKS, (6.0 litre and Continue Reading...
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Competition Bulletin #CB2015-001 Indy Lights Update

Subject: Indy Lights – SVRA Group 9 From: Raymond Snowdon, Competition Director Roger Linton, Technical Director CB2015 001–Indy Lights–SVRA Group 9 (PDF) With the introduction of a totally new Indy Light car into contemporary racing, the question has risen as to the destination of the Indy Light cars that this new car replaces. SVRA has examined the pros and cons Continue Reading...
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Competition Bulletin #CB2014-001

Subject: SAFETY – Roll-over Hoop and the Driver From: Raymond Snowdon, Competition Director SVRA Competition Bulletin #CB2014-001 (PDF) The safety of all competitors is a primary concern to all of us at the Sportscar Vintage Racing Association. During the 2013 season, it was observed by SVRA staff, corner workers and competitors that some open-cockpit competitors were competing with their helmets Continue Reading...
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Competition Bulletin #CB2013-009

Subject: SAFETY–Head and Neck Support Systems From: Raymond Snowdon, Competition Director SVRA Competition Bulletin #CB2013-009 (PDF) The safety of all competitors is of primary concern to all of us at the Sportscar Vintage Racing Association. Following a number of incidents in various Vintage events during 2012 and the current 2013 season, SVRA has interviewed drivers and emergency personnel involved. One Continue Reading...
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Competition Bulletin #CB2013-007

Subject: Endurance Race Pit Stops From: Raymond Snowdon, Competition Director Competition Bulletin #CB2013-007 (PDF) In order to further overall safety during SVRA Endurance Races, SVRA is revising the Pit Stop regulations. Pit stops, other than the specified Mandatory Stops, may be made and will not be counted as an Mandatory Stop, as long as the driver’s crew immediately notifies an Continue Reading...
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Competition Bulletin #CB2013-006

Subject: Red Flag Awareness and Compliance From: Raymond Snowdon, Competition Director In order to reinforce adherence to the Red Flag procedure, SVRA has instituted the following steps effective immediately. Competition Bulletin #CB2013-006...
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Competition Bulletin #CB2013-005

Subject: Driver Protective Suit Safety From: Raymond Snowdon, Competition Director The following information has been supplied to SVRA by our technical partners at the SFI Foundation, Inc. This notice is regarding driver’s protective suits using non-heat resistant outer fabric layers to support graphic designs. We ask all drivers and crews to read this notice. Competition Bulletin #CB2013-005...
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